Crime Two suspects arrested for aiding and abetting Dehiwala and Kohuwala shootings
Two individuals have been taken into custody by the Western Province South Crime Division for their involvement in two shootings in Dehiwala and Kohuwala. The…
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Business PM Modi meets Arab leaders, says India backs Palestinians, Gaza peace plan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with foreign ministers from Arab countries on Saturday in New Delhi during the second India -Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting.…
Politics Two explosions reported in Iran - as Israel denies involvement
Two explosions occurred in Iran, with the government denying that a military leader was attacked, as regional tensions rise. The first explosion took place at…
Crime Armed extremists kill dozens in northeastern Nigeria
In northeastern Nigeria, armed extremists killed many people in two separate attacks earlier this week, according to security officials on Saturday. Gunmen…
General 3.6 magnitude tremor reported off Mullaitivu coast
A small earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter Scale was detected in the waters near Mullaitivu, according to the Geological Survey and Mines…
Weather Coastal line train delays expected today and tomorrow – Railway Dept
Sri Lanka Railways has informed the public that trains on the Coastal Line, running between Colombo Fort and Wellawatte stations, could be delayed by around 15…
Politics Opposition Leader Sajith meets school dev. officers on hunger strike
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa visited the location of a hunger strike today (31) held by the School Development Officers’ Association. They are asking to…
Politics Epstein files records released by US DoJ claims Bill Gates had extramarital affairs
The U.S. Department of Justice released emails on Friday in which Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, alleged that Bill Gates, the co-founder of…
Weather Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 49, agency says
The death toll from a landslide in Indonesia's West Java province has increased to 49, according to Basarnas, the main rescue agency, which reported the update…
General Eight high-ranking police officers including DIGs transferred
Eight senior police officers have been reassigned immediately, pending approval from the National Police Commission (NPC). This group includes two Deputy…
Politics Sri Lankans in Israel urged to remain vigilant amid rising tensions – Embassy
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has urged citizens living in the country to stay alert due to increasing security concerns in the Middle East. Nimal Bandara,…
Politics Dy Minister outlines govt measures to rebuild industries affected by Cyclone Ditwah
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has announced that the government is implementing steps to help rebuild…
Politics US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal
The federal government of the United States has partially closed down, even after a last-minute funding agreement was passed by the US Senate. This funding gap…
Politics Venezuela announces amnesty bill that could lead to mass release of political prisoners
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez revealed an amnesty bill on Friday that could allow for the release of hundreds of political prisoners, including…
General UN risks imminent financial collapse , secretary general warns
The United Nations is in danger of facing “imminent financial collapse” because member countries are not paying their dues, according to the organization's…
Crime Father kills teenage daughter with sharp weapon over mobile phone dispute
A father allegedly killed his 14-year-old daughter with a sharp weapon after a fight about a mobile phone last night (30), according to police reports. The…
Politics More than 200 killed in coltan mine collapse in east Congo, official says
Over 200 individuals lost their lives this week due to a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to Lumumba…
Politics President to meet school development officers on hunger strike
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will meet with School Development Officers who are currently on a hunger strike outside the Presidential Secretariat. They…
Crime Suspect arrested with foreign-made firearm and ammunition
A man was arrested for having a foreign-made gun and two live bullets. He has been ordered to be held until 12 February 2026, as directed by the Wattala…
Politics Magistrate orders CID to record statements from teachers trained on controversial module
Today, on the 30th, Gangodawila Magistrate Ruwanthika Marasinghe directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to collect statements from teachers who…
Politics SLBFE warns of overseas-based job scam promising employment in Moldova
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has reported a serious case of human trafficking linked to a Sri Lankan man living abroad, who is falsely…
Business WHO sees low risk of Nipah virus spreading beyond India
The World Health Organization reported on Friday that the chance of the Nipah virus spreading from India is low. They stated that there are no recommendations…
Politics Compensation for Cyclone Ditwah victims in final stages – Ministry Secretary
The Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, S. Aloka Bandara, announced today (30) that the distribution…
Politics 60% of public transport drivers in Colombo addicted to drugs - Minister
Minister of Highways and Urban Development, Bimal Rathnayake, revealed that nearly 60% of drivers in Colombo ’s passenger transport sector are struggling with…